[Captain Compassion]

Mike deserves it. He’s the Mickey Mantle of our times.

[cuban leaf]

I never heard of him until I saw this thread title. I suppose the dwindling number of pro baseball fans have heard of him, though. I think if they each chip in ten bucks they may be close to paying off this salary. :)

[Gay State Conservative]

Mike deserves it. He’s the Mickey Mantle of our times.

Funny...I thought the "Mickey Mantle" of our time was playing for the Red Sox.

[oh8eleven]

He’s the Mickey Mantle of our times.
Oh please, spare me ...

"Mantle appeared in 12 World Series including 7 championships,
and he holds World Series records for:
• the most home runs (18),
• RBIs (40),
• extra-base hits (26),
• runs (42),
• walks (43),
• total bases (123).

To the best of my knowledge Trout has never even won a playoff game.